battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
relying completely on others; being totally dependent on others
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
otherwise; if not; or else
to become hoarse; to become husky
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
familiar spirit; familiar
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to concern; to be related
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
the relation of master to servant; homage; master-slave relationship
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
being startled; getting a shock
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
hard to get; hard to come by
denial; negation; negation; NOT operation
to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)